| Author |
Topic: Felt or other underneath lapsteel |
Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
|
Posted 18 Nov 2024 9:57 am |
|
| Does anyone have a suggestion for some sort of felt or fabric or whatever to put on the underside of a lap steel? I’ve seen a lot of vintage instruments with it, but I don’t know what it is exactly or where to get it. Thanks! |
|
|
 |
Steven Wilson
From:
Oregon, USA
|
Posted 18 Nov 2024 11:03 am
|
|
| I'm using a product called "CatTongue" which looks like a roll of translucent, textured duct tape. There are also some stick-on sandpaper-like products which are used on the top of skateboards. Either one makes the instrument less prone to sliding around on your knee. It only takes a little of either product to accomplish the goal; think small strips rather than covering the entire surface. |
|
|
|
John Keefe
From:
New York City, USA
|
Posted 18 Nov 2024 12:32 pm
|
|
If you want to try felt, you can find it in the craft store Michaels. They sell it in a lot of colors, and a large size that should do the job on the back of a lap steel. I'm going to try it, and will probably go with a neutral adhesive like Elmer's Glue-All.
John Keefe
_________________
Gibson Console Grande, Gibson CG530, Stringmaster Quad, Laps from Richenbacker, Gibson, Supro, Hofner, and Epiphone; Plus trace amounts of musical acumen and good sense. |
|
|
|
Aaron Clinton
From:
Calgary, AB
|
Posted 18 Nov 2024 7:31 pm
|
|
| John Keefe wrote: |
If you want to try felt, you can find it in the craft store Michaels. They sell it in a lot of colors, and a large size that should do the job on the back of a lap steel. I'm going to try it, and will probably go with a neutral adhesive like Elmer's Glue-All.
John Keefe |
Elmer’s shrinks fabric as it dries. I recommend using spray glue for this job.
_________________
and don't forget to boogie! |
|
|
|
Michael Lester
From:
Illinois, USA
|
Posted 20 Nov 2024 8:39 am Felt on lap steel
|
|
I have applied common felt (lots of colors to choose from) with spray adhesive to the backs of several lap steels.
My lesson was learned after just about losing a lap steel from my lap with starched jeans.
The felt provides a good friction stability. Can't imagine not having it. |
|
|
|
George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
|
Posted 20 Nov 2024 12:12 pm shelf liner
|
|
If you are opposed to ruining the bottom of your steel guitar with adhesives.
The late Ray Montee (president of the jerry byrd fan club) showed everyone at the Dallas Non Pedal Room
He used a piece of that rubbery shelf liner from Dollar General and placed it across his legs
his Panda's didn't budge at all. After your playing just roll it up for storage and transport.
Keeps the instruments more original didn't leave any marks, eliminates all of the shortcomings of any adhesive solution.
_________________
GeorgeBoards S8 Non Pedal Steel Guitar Instruments
Maker of One of a Kind Works of Art that play music too.
Instructional DVDs
YouTube Channel |
|
|
|
Aaron Clinton
From:
Calgary, AB
|
Posted 20 Nov 2024 8:04 pm Re: shelf liner
|
|
| George Piburn wrote: |
If you are opposed to ruining the bottom of your steel guitar with adhesives.
The late Ray Montee (president of the jerry byrd fan club) showed everyone at the Dallas Non Pedal Room
He used a piece of that rubbery shelf liner from Dollar General and placed it across his legs
his Panda's didn't budge at all. After your playing just roll it up for storage and transport.
Keeps the instruments more original didn't leave any marks, eliminates all of the shortcomings of any adhesive solution. |
I would definitely do that with a minty! That is great advice. All my guits seem to come with the bottoms already knackered
_________________
and don't forget to boogie! |
|
|
|
Mike Neer
From:
NJ
|
Posted 21 Nov 2024 7:07 am
|
|
I used to use a piece of cabinet shelf liner when I played my Tricone out at gigs. Most of time I wore slacks, so it was pretty slick. Worked perfectly.
_________________
Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
|
|
|
Alex Cattaneo
From:
Quebec, Canada
|
Posted 22 Nov 2024 6:52 pm
|
|
| Thanks everyone! Lots of good suggestions and tips! |
|
|
|
